Alejandra Lara Hit With 9-Month Suspension for Cocaine

Alejandra Lara has been suspended for nine months by the Nevada Athletic Commission after testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. The commission approved the adjudication agreement on Aug. 26, tied to a sample taken around her April 24 bout against Jaeleen Robledo at Tuff-N-Uff 153, a fight Lara lost via third-round guillotine submission.

Benzoylecgonine is banned at all times under combat sports drug testing rules, not just on fight night, so the positive test carries the same weight as if it had shown up on any other day of the year. Lara's suspension runs until Jan. 24, 2027. She was also fined $412.50 and hit with $250.60 in prosecution fees, and Nevada will require additional drug testing before she can get licensed to fight in the state again.

Lara built her name as a title challenger in Bellator, taking on Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Juliana Velasquez, Kana Watanabe and DeAnna Bennett before dropping to the regional circuit. A nine-month ban and the added testing requirement make any near-term Nevada booking unlikely, and promoters looking to use her before January 2027 will need to look outside the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Alejandra Lara suspended?

Alejandra Lara was suspended nine months by the Nevada Athletic Commission after testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, in connection with her April 24 fight against Jaeleen Robledo at Tuff-N-Uff 153.

How long is Alejandra Lara's suspension?

The suspension runs until Jan. 24, 2027, and Lara must also complete additional drug testing before she can be licensed to fight in Nevada again.

What happened in Alejandra Lara's fight against Jaeleen Robledo?

Alejandra Lara lost to Jaeleen Robledo by third-round guillotine submission at Tuff-N-Uff 153 on April 24.